Exclusive: Behind Tony Todd’s Emotional Final Destination: Bloodlines Farewell — And What’s Next for the Franchise

With Final Destination: Bloodlines slicing into theaters this weekend, fans are gearing up for what might be the most haunting and heartfelt installment yet. We sat down with cast members Richard Harmon, Owner Joyner, and Anna Lore, alongside directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, to talk all things death, destiny, and that unforgettable, unscripted final moment from horror icon Tony Todd.

It’s not often a Final Destination movie makes you cry. Scream? Sure. Gasp? Always. But sobbing in a packed theater? That’s the power of Tony Todd.

In his final appearance as the mysterious William Bludworth, Todd delivers a raw, unscripted monologue that wasn’t even in the original script.

“We asked Tony to speak from the heart,” the directors revealed. “He threw the script out and just… let go. It became not just Bludworth saying goodbye to the characters — it was Tony saying goodbye to the audience.”

Knowing he was seriously ill during filming only deepens the weight of the moment. “He was in pain, but so full of joy on set. He was cherishing every second,” they said. “And in that scene, he lived what he preached: cherish every moment you have.”

This scene isn’t just one for the fans — it’s a tribute, a life lesson, and one final bow from a horror legend who helped define the franchise’s soul.

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Is This Really the Final Destination?

With a title like Bloodlines and a goodbye from Tony Todd, fans are wondering — is this really the end?

Not exactly. “We wanted to respect the canon,” the directors confirmed, but is death ever really done?

That’s right — the door is very much open for fan favorites to return. Final Destination: Bloodlines revisits long-standing rules from the franchise — like stealing someone’s remaining years (FD5) or breaking the chain through death and resurrection (FD2) — and spins them into something new. So while this might be the end of one era, it’s clear the Grim Reaper’s work is far from over.

One thing’s for sure: Bloodlines opens the door to explore the story — and the very root of Death — on a whole new level. We might even be heading back through time.

Final Destination: Bloodlines opens in theaters this weekend.
See it with a crowd. Scream, cry, laugh — and maybe don’t trust anything around you ever again.